Software Engineer (Test IT App Dev)



Job Details

Software Engineer (Test IT App Dev)
Employer

State of Washington (Training)

Salary

$0.00 Monthly

Location

Thurston County - Lacey, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2025-CPR1234-00177

Department

Dept of Ecology

Opening Date

02/11/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Lead Software Engineer (IT Application Development - Senior/Specialist) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program.

Location:

  • Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
  • Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

  • This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
  • A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
  • Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

 Application Timeline:

  • Apply by DATE
  • This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after DATE may not be considered.

Duties

What you will do:

  • Design, develop, and implement applications and the technical architecture for all CPRP environmental information management systems.
  • Develop and implement data management and data migration strategies.
  • Evaluate new software development products and programming languages, and make recommendations to ensure we are keeping pace with industry best practices.
  • Using your extensive knowledge of information technology, independently, code, test, and implement highly-complex application architecture, custom components and web services, and web services; write re-usable code.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Seven years of experience and/or education as described below:

  • Experience in computer application development and maintenance. Experience may include some or all of the following: analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining and/or programming software applications. 
  • Experience must include one year of leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead, which may be obtained concurrently to other experience with demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in:
    • .NET Framework, MVC, C#.
    • HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular.
    • Taking business requirements to analyze and design, develop, test, normalize, install, and implement agency databases. Writing T-SQL for create schemas, stored procedures, views, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) ETL packages (extract data from one source (database, API, File, etc.), transform the data per business rules and load into a different source (database, API, File, etc.)).
  • Education involving a major study in Computer Science; Information Technology; Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or closely related field OR completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related program.


 Additional Requirements:

  • Two years of demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in:
    • IT solutions architecture, application designing, building, and maintaining multiple application complex web-based application techniques including version control, automated testing, and continuous integration.
    • Analyzing, designing, and implementing enterprise-wide IT solutions which includes multiple applications made up of custom code application and integration. 
  • Demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in a combination of the following:
    • Comparing benefits and limitations of open-source software vendor developed software.
    • Designing, building, maintaining RESTful web services using C# to build WebAPI, etc.
    • Developing and implementing data mining and use of data definition language.
    • Evaluating software quality and applicability in testing software capabilities.
    • Using evaluation software for validating software APIs, performance, and ADA compatible.  
    • Evaluating COTS/SaaS software and being able to provide integration and security requirements for RFIs and RFPs.
    • Unit testing, requirements testing, user testing, load testing, functional, performance/load testing, and regression testing.
    • Performing and leading application development and IT project management skill.

Examples of how to qualify:

  • 7 years of experience.
  • 6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
  • 5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
  • 5 years of experience AND completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related program.
  • 4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
  • 3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
  • 2 years of experience AND a Master's degree or higher.

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree with focus on programming/software engineering.
  • Four years of information technology experience programming web-based software applications or developing information systems architecture using Microsoft development technologies such as C#/ASP.Net, SQL Server, and HTML5/JavaScript for mobile applications. At least three of the four years of experience should be within the last four years.
  • Professional experience consulting, designing, programming, maintenance and/or support work for moderate risk software applications and databases.
  • Familiarity with Washington’s Climate Commitment Act laws and rules.

 

If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Supplemental Information

Questions?

  • For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Wilfred Humeny at Wilfred.Humeny@ecy.wa.gov
  • If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov.

 
More than Just a Paycheck!
 
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.


Read about our benefits:
 
The following information describes the typical benefits available to employees. Actual benefits may vary by position.
 
Insurance Benefits
 
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.  Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
 
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
 
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
 
Vacation (Annual Leave)
 
You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment and are able to take leave after six months of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees as follows:

YEARS
ACCRUAL
During 1st year
12 days
During 2nd year
13 days
During 3rd & 4th years
14 days
During 5th, 6th & 7th years
15 days
During 8th, 9th & 10th years
16 days
During 11th year
17 days
During 12th year
18 days
During 13th year
19 days
During 14th year
20 days
During 15th year
21 days
During 16th year & thereafter
22 days

A maximum of 30 working days (240 hours) may be accumulated.

Holidays
 
Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:
HOLIDAY
DATE
New Year's Day
January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday
Third Monday in January
Presidents' Day
Third Monday in February
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
Independence Day
July 4
Labor Day
First Monday in September
Veterans' Day
November 11
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day
December 25
Personal Holiday
Employee's selection each calendar year
 
*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
 
Social Security
 
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
 
Sick Leave
 
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for the following: illness, injury, preventative health care, exposure to a contagious disease that might endanger others, disability due to pregnancy or childbirth, illness, injury or death of relatives.
 
Please visit the Department of Personnel website for more detailed information.
 

01
How many years of experience do you have in computer application development and maintenance? Experience includes, but is not limited to, analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining and/or programming software applications. Demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in: • .NET Framework, MVC, C#. • HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular. • Taking business requirements to analyze and design, develop, test, normalize, install, and implement agency databases. Writing T-SQL for create schemas, stored procedures, views, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) ETL packages (extract data from one source (database, API, File, etc.), transform the data per business rules and load into a different source (database, API, File, etc.)). Please include any experience gained through employment, internships, and/or volunteer positions. Note that experience gained from academic coursework, class projects, or other degree requirements is assessed in later questions.
  • Two years
  • Three years
  • Four years
  • Five years
  • Six years
  • Seven years
  • None of the above
02
Do you have at least one year of leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have two years of demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in IT solutions architecture, application designing, building, and maintaining multiple application complex web-based application techniques including version control, automated testing, and continuous integration?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have two years of demonstrable, progressive experience in analyzing, designing, and implementing enterprise-wide IT solutions which includes multiple applications made up of custom code application and integration?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in these areas? (check all that apply)
  • Comparing benefits and limitations of open-source software vendor developed software.
  • Designing, building, maintaining RESTful web services using C# to build WebAPI, etc.
  • Developing and implementing data mining and use of data definition language.
  • Evaluating software quality and applicability in testing software capabilities.
  • Using evaluation software for validating software APIs, performance, and ADA compatible.
  • Utilizing COTS/SaaS software and being able to provide integration and security requirements for RFIs and RFPs.
  • Unit testing, requirements testing, user testing, load testing, functional, performance/load testing, and regression testing.
  • Performing and leading application development and IT project management skills.
  • None of the above
06
What is your level of education?
  • 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits
  • 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree)
  • Completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in IT or related program.
  • 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree or higher
  • None of the above
07
How many years of experience do you have performing environmental-based work OR work related to the position, that includes all of the following:
• Demonstrated experience with climate science, carbon accounting, or similar environmental field.
• Experience developing and writing reports and/or technical documents.

Please include any experience gained through employment, internships, and/or volunteer positions. Note that experience gained from academic coursework, class projects, or other degree requirements is assessed in later questions.
  • XX
  • XXX

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